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Maluleke, M. Netshisaulu, K. G. Makhubele, Takalani Eldah 2019 2019-06-05T06:27:51Z 2019-06-05T06:27:51Z 2019-05-18 Makhubele, Takalani Eldah (2019) Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, University of Venda, South Africa.,<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330>. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330 Makhubele TE. Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. []. , 2019 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330 Makhubele, T. E. (2019). <i>Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330 Makhubele, Takalani Eldah. <i>"Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330 TY - Dissertation AU - Makhubele, Takalani Eldah AB - Malnutrition is globally considered the key risk factors of illness and death which affect over 90 million children under the age of five. The study aim was to determine the perception of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition in children under 5 years in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo province. A qualitative approach, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was used in the study. Nine participants were sampled through simple random sampling. Data was collected through in- depth individual interview and was analysed through Tesch‘s analytical approach. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical consideration were adhered to throughout the study. Three themes emerged from study, namely: caregivers perceived contributory factors to malnutrition, financial difficulties and help that were sought from various available resources. In conclusion, feeding practices to most of the participants was a challenge, they had financial difficulties since they were not working and depended on social and child grants for living, and the study recommends the development of strategies to assist caregivers in preventing malnutrition in children. DA - 2019-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Caregivers KW - Contributory factors KW - Children KW - Malnutrition KW - Perception KW - Under five LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2019 T1 - Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province TI - Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1330 ER - MCur Department of Advanced Nursing Science Malnutrition is globally considered the key risk factors of illness and death which affect over 90 million children under the age of five. The study aim was to determine the perception of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition in children under 5 years in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo province. A qualitative approach, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was used in the study. Nine participants were sampled through simple random sampling. Data was collected through in- depth individual interview and was analysed through Tesch‘s analytical approach. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical consideration were adhered to throughout the study. Three themes emerged from study, namely: caregivers perceived contributory factors to malnutrition, financial difficulties and help that were sought from various available resources. In conclusion, feeding practices to most of the participants was a challenge, they had financial difficulties since they were not working and depended on social and child grants for living, and the study recommends the development of strategies to assist caregivers in preventing malnutrition in children. NRF 1 online resource (viii, 79 leaves: color illustrations) en University of Venda Caregivers Contributory factors Children Malnutrition Perception Under five UCTD 362.04250968257 Caregivers -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nutrition -- South Africa -- Limpopo Malnutrition -- South Africa -- Limpopo Children -- South Africa -- Limpopo Malnutrition of children -- South Africa -- Limpopo Perceptions of caregivers regarding factors contributing to malnutrition among children under five years in this Vhembe District, Limpopo Province Dissertation open.access